What Does Affinity Do in Monster Hunter Wilds?

One of the stats for weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds that does not fully explain itself is affinity and it can be a crucial stat for any player’s build. This guide will explain what affinity does in Monster Hunter Wilds.

What Does Affinity Mean in Monster Hunter Wilds?

The affinity stat for weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds means critical chance, or the chance that your weapon will deliver a critical hit. Critical hits are physical attacks that do more damage than a normal hit would.

Critical hits in the game do 25% increased damage and also decrease sharpness more than normal hits. Players can see if they have delivered a critical hit during battle by way of a pink line icon above the damage number.

Some weapons can even cause negative affinity, which means a chance to deliver 25% decreased damage compared to a normal hit. This is noted in battle with a blue line icon underneath the damage number.

How to Increase Affinity in Monster Hunter Wilds

Players can increase their affinity by equipping weapons, armor, and decorations that raise Affinity specifically. Weapons will show their affinity stat in the info window before crafting, some armor may have skills that increase the stat, and some decorations may raise affinity for specific weapons or attacks. Here are some skills to look out for that can increase affinity:

• Agitator: Increases attack power and affinity when large monsters become enraged
• Antivirus: Once infected, makes it easier to overcome the Frenzy and increases affinity if cured
• Critical Draw: Increases affinity when performing draw attacks
• Critical Eye: Increases affinity
• Foray: Increases attack power and affinity against large monsters affected by poison or paralysis
• Latent Power: Temporarily increases affinity and reduces stamina depletion when certain conditions are met
• Maximum Might: Increases affinity if stamina is kept full for a period of time
• Tetrad Shot: Increases affinity of bowgun ammo/coatings from the fourth shot and attack of the fourth and sixth shots
• Weakness Exploit: Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster’s weak points and wounds

For more on Monster Hunter Wilds, please check out our guide on how to change seasons and time to lure the right monsters out at specific times.